Your Councillors
Your Councillors
Councillor Tom Marshall
Our chairman Councillor Marshall has been a member of Armitage with Handsacre Parish Council and a Lichfield District Councillor for a number of years.
Councillor Ian Hodgson
Councillor Hodgson joined the Council in September 2019.
Committees: Employment, Policies, Pavilion, Finance
Councillor Alan Kirkbride
Councillor Kirkbride joined the Council in September 2019 and became Vice Chair in May 2025.
Committees: Planning, Policies, Finance
Councillor Jon Yearsley
Councillor Yearsley joined the council in August 2020.
Committees: Planning, Pavilion
Councillor Jean McGill
Councillor McGill joined the council in October 2020.
Committees: Play areas and green spaces
Councillor Wendy Bennett
Councillor Bennett joined the Parish Council in May 2021.
Committees: Employment, Policies, Play areas and green spaces, Finance
Councillor Nikki Hawkins
Councillor Hawkins joined us in 2022.
Committees: Planning, Employment, Policies, Play areas and Green Spaces, Pavilion
Councillor John Osborne
Joined November 2024
Committees: Planning, Policies, Play areas and green spaces, Pavilion, Finance
Councillor Andrew Clissett
Joined March 2025
District & County Councillors
District Councillor Richard Cox
Please follow this link to Lichfield District Council website for contact details.
District Councillor Martyn Punya
Please follow this link to Lichfield District council website for contact details.
County Councillor Janet Higgins
Please follow this link to Staffordshire county council website for contact details.
Internal Sub-Committees
Employment Committee
We help navigate the complex process of government contracting and recruitment processes with assistance from external HR resources as and when required. We work with our employees to develop strategies and solutions that meet our unique needs.
Planning Committee
We research and analyse local Parish planning applications for Lichfield District Council to help keep development within our Parish legal and in keeping with the surroundings.
Our team receives the latest data and tools to provide actionable insights.
Play areas and green spaces committee
We keep up to date with regulation, health and safety and the upkeep and maintenance of our Parish play areas. This currently includes the recently upgraded St Barbara’s play area, the refurbished Village Hall playing fields, and Upper Lodge Road play area.
Policies Committee
Our team of experts provide additional consulting services to help navigate our government regulations, policies, and procedures. We often work with external professional bodies to develop new strategies and solutions to meet our unique needs.
Pavilion Committee
Our team oversee the marketing and promotion of this recently refurbished (2023) facility for hire within the community. The pavilion holds up to 40 persons.
Village Hall Charity Committee
This runs as an independent business concern. Contact the Village Hall Directly for details.
Four Parish Councillors form part of this Charity Committee.
Vacancies
Councillor Vacancies
Notice of Co-option
Following the resignations of Judith Israel and Lynne Tandy, the Parish Council has two vacancies for councillor.
If you are interested in serving as a councillor, please contact the clerk for details and an application form.
Closing date – Monday 18th November 2024
If you would like to attend a meeting the next meeting will take place on Thursday 31st October 2024 at 7.00pm.
The council will then consider applications received at their meeting on Thursday 28th November 2024 at 7.00pm
